It’s Tax Season, getting a jumpstart on your taxes and filing before the deadline is always a great feeling. While working on this year’s taxes, make sure you don’t miss or forget these common deductions.

Monday January 23rd marks the beginning of the electronic tax return filing season which will continue until April 18th. You might be thinking, “April 18th? Isn’t the deadline always April 15th?” April 15th falls on a Saturday this year, and … Continue reading →

The 2016 tax season begins on January 19, 2016. The IRS will begin accepting individual electronic returns that day. The filing deadline to submit 2015 tax returns is Monday, April 18, 2016 – rather than the traditional April 15 date. … Continue reading →

Starting a business is no easy task. There are long hours and sleepless nights, but with all the hard work comes a sense of accomplishment when you follow your dreams! Here are some tips for those starting a business.

If you are making a career move, getting ready to retire, or have already retired, you should consider consolidating your retirement assets into one place. Why roll your funds into one IRA? Contrary to your mother telling you to “not … Continue reading →

Some of the most common errors in tax preparation are preventable. If you are filing your own taxes this year, avoid these errors and save yourself any hassles or delays in receiving your tax return. According to the IRS website, … Continue reading →

During the 2013 legislative session, the Iowa legislature enacted a property tax reform bill to reduce property taxes on business and industry. Signed by Governor Terry Branstad in June 2013, this legislation included a Business Property Tax Credit which is … Continue reading →

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